So how soon is it possible? He’s listed as doubtful for Sunday and almost certainly won’t play against the Broncos, and after that the Raiders have their bye, so it will be at least two weeks before he’s back on the field. But from all indications the Raiders are optimistic that he could play when the Raiders return from their bye and play the Falcons in Week Six.

Heyward-Bey said his feeling is, the sooner the better. And he doesn’t feel any ill will toward Steelers safety Ryan Mundy for hitting him, either.

“That’s just football,” Heyward-Bey said. “I signed up to put on pads and go out there. That’s what happens out there. People get hit, people get hurt. It happens.”

Heyward-Bey said he and Mundy exchanged texts and there are no hard feelings.

“I told him, ‘Hey, it’s football,’” Heyward-Bey said.

And playing football is what Heyward-Bey wants to do, as soon as possible.

I’m definitely not a Raider fan but DHB is handling this with class and a tough spirit. Made me warm to the Black Hole a little. Hope he gets back out there soon for you guys and starts tearing up the opposition.

I admire DHB’s attitude and the work ethic he is known for in practice and on game day. BUT, I’m very curious to see what the recieving group can do with him on the sidelines. Hagan and Streater will get a lot more playing time this Sunday and it could bode well for the Raiders.

Most everyone called DHB a bust. I said give him 3 years and then judge him. He had a great season last year because of his intense work ethics. He works hard and long on the field even after most have already left. I’m sure the longer he plays the better he becomes. His hands are still a question, but he’s getting better. I still think he’s better than the prima-donna Crabtree who cried because he wasn’t the 1st WR taken in the draft. GO RAIDERS